The Story of a Pizza Seller Who Quietly Taught an Extraordinary Lesson in Sincerity

HM. Jhoni Street, Medan City – (05/06/25) His stage was the sidewalk, his props a simple banner, and his audience the passersby who rarely stopped. Yet this pizza seller played his roles diligently every day—as a father, a breadwinner, and a small-business owner earning just Rp100,000 daily.

Jestham and her team stumbled upon a middle-aged man holding a banner that read "Pizza Rp15,000." Curious, Jestham approached him and was struck by his warm enthusiasm as he offered homemade pizza in six flavors. "These are homemade. We have six varieties, but many are already sold out," he said, showing the small (Rp15,000) and large (Rp45,000) options. Moved, Jestham decided to buy his entire stock. His face lit up with joy: "Yes, of course!" he exclaimed.

Behind his humble trade lay a poignant struggle. The 48-year-old had only been selling pizza for two months after being unemployed in his hometown, Tebing Tinggi. "My son-in-law, who’s been selling pizza for a year, brought me here," he shared. To support his family—four children and a grandchild—he moved to Medan, rented a home, and worked from dawn till late at night. "When it rains, the pizzas don’t sell. Sometimes we’re still on the streets at 11 PM," he admitted, his face weary but determined.

What touched Jestham most was his sincerity. Instead of haggling, she paid Rp510,000 for 34 small pizzas and 1 large one—far more than the total price. "This is today’s blessing for you," Jestham said. Overwhelmed, he whispered, "Alhamdulillah... May our business grow in Medan." To him, this work was his last resort after failing as an activist fighting for his ancestral farmland.

His journey wasn’t easy. He moved between spots—near Wilmar University, Jalan Bromo, or Tanjung Morawa—chasing crowds. "If one place is quiet, we find another," he explained. Though exhausted from standing for hours, he never complained. His family was his motivation: "We reap what we sow. I want to set a good example for my children," he smiled.

Prayer and hard work were his weapons against slow days. For him, faith and perseverance were unshakable reminders that no effort goes unseen by the Creator. Jestham urged the public to support him if seen in Medan: "His pizza is delicious, and his spirit is incredible. Let’s back local businesses like his!"